Lexical Definition

‎ἐριθεία‎ eritheía (er-ith-i'-ah) rivalry ^G:N-F
perhaps as the same as ‎ἐρεθίζω‎

contention(-ious), strife.

• properly, intrigue, i.e. (by implication) faction

Abbott-Smith

** ἐριθία (T, cl., -εία), -ας, ἡ, [in Sm.: Ez 23:11 * ;] (on the origin and history of the word, v. Hort, Ja., 81 ff.; Ellic. on Ga 5:20; Cremer, 262)
ambition, self-seeking, rivalry: Ja 3:14, 16; κατ’ ἐριθίαν, Phl 2:3; οἱ ἐξ ἐ., Ro 2:8, Phl 1:17*; pl. (Bl., § 32, 6; WM, 220; Swete, Mk., 153), II Co 12:20, Ga 5:20.†

Abbott-Smith References

Liddell-Scott-Jones

ἐριθεία-εία, ἡ,

labour for wages, [Refs 5th c.AD+]

__II canvassing for public office, intriguing, [Refs 4th c.BC+]
__II.2 selfish or factious ambition, ζῆλος καὶ ἐ. [NT]; plural, intrigues, party squabbles, [NT]

_{LSJ Scripture Refs: Jas.3.14 ☩ Phil.1.17* ☩ Gal.5.20}